How to Travel from
Budapest to Craiova
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Budapest, Hungary → Craiova, Romania
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Budapest to Craiova
Composite routes from Budapest to Craiova
Cheapest
7 h 39 min
Car
628 km.
from $34
Fastest
1 h 17 min
Plane
Route Navigator Budapest - Craiova
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Continue onto Rákóczi út
Rákóczi út, 180 м
180 м
Turn sharp right onto Dohány utca
Dohány utca, 58 м
58 м
Continue onto Dohány utca
Dohány utca, 227 м
227 м
Turn right onto Síp utca
Síp utca, 43 м
43 м
Turn right onto Rákóczi út
Rákóczi út, 254 м
254 м
Turn left onto Múzeum körút
Múzeum körút, 495 м
495 м
Keep left onto Kálvin tér
Kálvin tér, 65 м
65 м
Continue onto Üllői út
Üllői út, 3 km 814 м
3 km 814 м
Keep right onto Üllői út toward M1, M5, M7, M2, M3, 10, 11, 31
Üllői út, M1, M5, M7, M2, M3, 10, 11, 31, 305 м
305 м
Keep right
309 м
309 м
Keep left onto M5 and take M5 toward Szeged, Baja
Szeged, Baja, M5, 44 м
44 м
Turn slight left onto M5
28 м
28 м
Continue onto Albert Flórián út
Albert Flórián út, 6 km 318 м
6 km 318 м
Keep left onto M5 and drive toward Szeged, Kecskemét, M0, M5, M51
Szeged, Kecskemét, M0, M5, M51, 146 km 835 м
146 km 835 м
Keep right onto M43 and take E 68, M43, 47 toward Arad, Makó, Hódmezővásárhely, Szeged észak
Arad, Makó, Hódmezővásárhely, Szeged észak, E 68, M43, 47, 184 km 222 м
184 km 222 м
Keep right and take A6 toward Calafat, Lugoj
Calafat, Lugoj, A6, 10 km 334 м
10 km 334 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Varianta de ocolire a Municipiului Lugoj
Varianta de ocolire a Municipiului Lugoj, 2 km 461 м
2 km 461 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto DN6
5 km 524 м
5 km 524 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto DN6
35 km 698 м
35 km 698 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Varianta de ocolire a municipiului Caransebeș
Varianta de ocolire a municipiului Caransebeș, 7 km 117 м
7 km 117 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Varianta de ocolire a municipiului Caransebeș
Varianta de ocolire a municipiului Caransebeș, 5 km 736 м
5 km 736 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto DN6
83 km 630 м
83 km 630 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Strada Tufari
Strada Tufari, 20 km 417 м
20 km 417 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto DNCDTS
3 km 303 м
3 km 303 м
Turn right
1 km 536 м
1 km 536 м
Turn left onto Strada Doctor Vasile Gionea
Strada Doctor Vasile Gionea, 1 km 814 м
1 km 814 м
Turn right onto Strada Cicero
Strada Cicero, 1 km 530 м
1 km 530 м
Turn left onto Bulevardul Mihai Viteazu
Bulevardul Mihai Viteazu, 1 km 704 м
1 km 704 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bulevardul Mihai Viteazu
Bulevardul Mihai Viteazu, 1 km 568 м
1 km 568 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bulevardul Mihai Viteazu
Bulevardul Mihai Viteazu, 1 km 561 м
1 km 561 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bulevardul Mihai Viteazu
Bulevardul Mihai Viteazu, 2 km 508 м
2 km 508 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga
Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga, 1 km 393 м
1 km 393 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto DN6
2 km 560 м
2 km 560 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Strada Craiovei
Strada Craiovei, 1 km 9 м
1 km 9 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Strada Craiovei
Strada Craiovei, 89 km 42 м
89 km 42 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto DN6
8 km 456 м
8 km 456 м
Keep right
5 km 625 м
5 km 625 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Aleea 4 Șimnic
Aleea 4 Șimnic, 2 km 549 м
2 km 549 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Bulevardul Dacia
Bulevardul Dacia, 2 km 889 м
2 km 889 м
Turn left
62 м
62 м
Turn slight right
37 м
37 м
Turn left
49 м
49 м
Turn left
20 м
20 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Timișoara
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.84–$45.86
Comanto Trans
Phone:
+4-021-312.03.45
Website:
comantotrans.autogari.ro/curse
Bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$28.02
Dacos
Phone:
(0250) 747-41
Email:
secretariat@dacos.com.ro
Website:
dacos.com.ro/default.php
Bus from Timișoara to Craiova,
Ave. Duration:
7h 9m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$33.12
SC Latino Expres S.R.L.
Phone:
0040263701919
Email:
latinoexpres@yahoo.com
Website:
latinoexpres.ro/
Bus from Budapest to Craiova,
Ave. Duration:
13h 9m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$63.69–$89.16
Obada Trans SRL
Phone:
+4-0726.922.277
Website:
obadatrans.autogari.ro/
Bus from Timișoara to Craiova,
Ave. Duration:
7h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Train operators
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.84–$38.21
Airlines
Air Serbia
Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$95.53–$433.08
Tarom
Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$445.82
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Craiova?
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Craiova is to train which costs $27.17 - $32.61 and takes 12h 53m.
What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Craiova?
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Craiova is to drive which takes 7h 41m and costs $103.26 - $163.04 .
Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Craiova?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest and arriving at Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 13h 9m.
Is there a direct train between Budapest and Craiova?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Keleti and arriving at Craiova. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 53m.
How far is it from Budapest to Craiova?
The distance between Budapest and Craiova is 625 km. The road distance is 629.3 km.
How do I travel from Budapest to Craiova without a car?
The best way to get from Budapest to Craiova without a car is to train which takes 12h 53m and costs $27.17 - $32.61 .
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Craiova?
The train from Budapest-Keleti to Craiova takes 12h 53m including transfers and departs once daily.
Where do I catch the Budapest to Craiova bus from?
Budapest to Craiova bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Where do I catch the Budapest to Craiova train from?
Budapest to Craiova train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.
Train or bus from Budapest to Craiova?
The best way to get from Budapest to Craiova is to train which takes 12h 53m and costs $27.17 - $32.61 . Alternatively, you can bus via Timișoara, which costs $43.48 - $70.65 and takes 12h 54m.
Where does the Budapest to Craiova bus arrive?
Budapest to Craiova bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Timișoara station.
What is the time difference between Budapest and Craiova?
Craiova is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 05:14 in Budapest and 06:14 in Craiova.
Where does the Budapest to Craiova train arrive?
Budapest to Craiova train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Craiova station.
Can I drive from Budapest to Craiova?
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Craiova is 629 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Budapest to Craiova.
Where can I stay near Craiova?
There are 441+ hotels available in Craiova. Prices start at $17.24 per night.
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